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The Home Dialysis Registered Nurse has responsibility for coordinating the services related to home modalities including patient training, follow up care, primary nursing, education and promotion of home treatment modalities to patients and staff.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. All employees must work in accordance with Satellite’s I-CARE Standards.

Duties:

Demonstrates sound judgment and skill in problem resolution and follow-through. Demonstrates understanding and tact in dealing with patients, physicians, visitors, family members, center personnel, and corporate staff. Recommends, in cooperation

with the clinical manager, changes in procedures when new knowledge indicates such a need.

Knows and follows all Satellite Healthcare policies and procedures for infection prevention and control. Understands the hazards associated with failing to follow those procedures.

Understands basic renal function and the consequences of renal failure. Observes and records patients' responses to renal failure and its treatments. Performs thorough patient assessments as evidenced by documentation.

Recognizes changes in dialysis patients and makes necessary adjustments in therapy with oversight from experienced home therapies dialysis nurse. Appropriately responds to all emergencies and notifies the physician when necessary and seeks direction.

Develops, implements, and evaluates appropriate therapeutic care plans for patients, demonstrating a basic understanding of the treatment modalities available. Utilizes the team approach when assessing patient needs and developing a plan of care by conferring

with patient, family, nurse, physicians, social worker, and dietitian when appropriate.

Documents in a clear, concise, and thorough manner. Completes all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Administers medications when ordered. Understands and teaches principles of a safe dosage in ESRD, reason for giving medication and possible side effects. Ensures that medications are given properly and as ordered, and documented appropriately.

Obtains laboratory specimens as ordered and performs routine tests.

Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results as they apply to ESRD patients. Confers with the experienced home therapies dialysis nurse, dietitian and physician about abnormal findings.

Coordinates and participates in the continuity of care of the patients by ensuring regular follow ups with the health care team.

License/Certifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license within state of practice; Nephrology certification within one year of eligibility; Current CPR certification (or within three months of hire)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to teach

Ability to travel and to adjust to accommodate patient treatment times as needed

Satellite Healthcare, Inc. (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We offer a drug-free work environment.